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Dylan Patel said that, with US GDP "close to 30 30 and some change trillion", the AI capex puts the share of GDP at "five or 6%" (02:15 to 02:22).

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(02:15) GDP is like close to 30 30 and some change trillion. So you're at like you know five or 6% right not not 3% or 2%.

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Can AI Keep Growing Exponentially? Let's Ask SemiAnalysis, With Dylan Patel and Jordan Nanos
Alex Kantrowitz (Big Technology) · 2026-10-09

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SemiAnalysis's Patel: a trillion in AI capex needs $250 billion of revenue a year 11 Oct 2026

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“Dylan Patel said that, with US GDP "close to 30 30 and some change trillion", the AI capex puts the share of GDP at "five or 6%" (02:15 to 02:22).” ai notis, checked 11 Oct 2026. Source: Can AI Keep Growing Exponentially? Let's Ask SemiAnalysis, With Dylan Patel and Jordan Nanos (Alex Kantrowitz (Big Technology)). https://ainotis.com/c/1100

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ai notis. (2026, October 11). Dylan Patel said that, with US GDP "close to 30 30 and some change trillion", the AI capex puts the share of GDP at "five or 6%" (02:15 to 02:22) [Checked claim 1100]. ai notis. https://ainotis.com/c/1100

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